Key Topics

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Disability Accommodations

01:12Personal Journey with Brain Injury

05:46Deciding to Ask for Accommodations

09:58Understanding Your Rights and Policies

13:53Preparing for the Request

17:07Exploring Accommodation Options

23:04The Importance of Accommodations

24:36Conclusion and Support Resources

Resources

#braininjury, #workplaceaccommodations, #disabilityrights, #neurorehabilitation, #ADA, #workstrategies, #supportsystems

P.S. As a brain injury survivor, I understand the challenges of reintegration into the workforce. If you're also a survivor looking to return to work, please visit my website for my online program: Return to Work and Life After a Brain Injury. 

You can also find my book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury, and additional resources.

My book, After the Crash, is also on Audible.

My book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury, can be found on Amazon or at your favorite independent bookstore

I created a journal just for you! Check out My Brain Injury Recovery Journal 

My eBook, Getting Back Behind the Wheel

Please check out my YouTube channel.

Linktree

My TikTok:  @brainlovingnp

Summary:  

This episode explores the transformative power of journaling in brain injury recovery, highlighting how it aids symptom tracking, emotional management, and self-discovery. Kelly Tuttle shares practical tips and personal insights on using journaling as a vital tool for healing and self-awareness.

 

Key Topics

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00The Power of Journaling in Recovery

04:01Understanding Symptoms and Monitoring Progress

11:57Emotional Management and Self-Reflection

19:24Navigating Change and Embracing the New Self

23:39Developing Healthy Habits and Goal Setting

28:29Financial Planning and Managing Life Post-Injury

33:31The Science Behind Handwriting and Cognitive Benefits

39:13Practical Tips for Effective Journaling

#braininjury, #journaling, #recovery, #self-monitoring, #neuroplasticity, #emotional health, #cognitiverehab, #self-reflection,#neurofatigue, #goalsetting

P.S. As a brain injury survivor, I understand the challenges of reintegration into the workforce. If you're also a survivor looking to return to work, please visit my website for my online program: Return to Work and Life After a Brain Injury. 

You can also find my book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury, and additional resources.

My book, After the Crash, is also on Audible.

My book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury, can be found on Amazon or at your favorite independent bookstore

I created a journal just for you! Check out My Brain Injury Recovery Journal 

My eBook, Getting Back Behind the Wheel

Please check out my YouTube channel.

Linktree

My TikTok:  @brainlovingnp

 

Summary

In this episode of the Mindful Return podcast, Kelly Tuttle discusses the various symptoms associated with brain injuries, emphasizing the importance of understanding and identifying these symptoms for effective recovery. She shares her personal experiences with sound sensitivity and how it impacted her recovery. Kelly provides practical tools for journaling symptoms, communicating with healthcare providers, and understanding the types of specialists available for treatment. The episode concludes with a comprehensive list of common symptoms of brain injury, encouraging listeners to seek appropriate care and support.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Brain Injury Symptoms

02:24 Tools for Identifying Symptoms

06:11 Communicating with Healthcare Providers

11:35 Types of Brain Injury Specialists

13:02 Common Brain Injury Symptoms

 

#braininjury, #symptoms, #recovery, #soundsensitivity, #journaling, #healthcare, #specialists, #treatment, #cognitivedifficulties, #emotionalchanges

Summary

In this episode, Kelly Tuttle discusses the complexities of recovery after a brain injury, emphasizing the unique nature of each individual's journey. She highlights the importance of understanding that recovery can be a long-term process, often requiring patience and self-compassion. Kelly also advocates for journaling as a valuable tool for tracking progress and communicating symptoms, and she provides insights on how caregivers can better support those recovering from brain injuries.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Brain Injury Recovery

06:00 The Chronic Nature of Brain Injuries

12:29 Journaling as a Recovery Tool

17:44 Supporting Caregivers in Recovery

#braininjury, #recovery, #journaling, #caregiversupport, #chroniccondition, #brainhealth, #healing process, #braininjuryawareness

P.S. As a brain injury survivor, I understand the challenges of reintegration into the workforce. If you're also a survivor looking to return to work, please visit my website for my online program: Return to Work and Life After a Brain Injury. 

You can also find my book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury, and additional resources.

My book, After the Crash, is also on Audible.

My book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury, can be found on Amazon or at your favorite independent bookstore

I created a journal just for you! Check out My Brain Injury Recovery Journal 

My eBook, Getting Back Behind the Wheel

Please check out my YouTube channel.

Linktree

My TikTok:  @brainlovingnp

Navigating Brain Injury Recovery: The Right Specialists

Summary

In this episode, Kelly Tuttle discusses the importance of seeing the right specialists after a brain injury. She shares her personal experience and emphasizes the need for tailored care based on individual symptoms. The conversation covers various specialists, including physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors, speech therapists, and mental health professionals, highlighting their roles in recovery. Kelly also provides insights on navigating the medical system, documenting symptoms, and the importance of persistence in seeking help. The episode concludes with encouragement for brain injury survivors to advocate for their health and well-being.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Brain Injury Specialists

02:52Understanding the Role of Specialists in Recovery

05:35Navigating the Medical System After a Brain Injury

08:06Key Specialists for Brain Injury Recovery

11:03Therapies and Treatments for Brain Injury Symptoms

14:22Mental Health and Emotional Support Post-Injury

16:51Additional Resources and Considerations

20:01Conclusion and Encouragement for Survivors

P.S. As a brain injury survivor, I understand the challenges of reintegration into the workforce. If you're also a survivor looking to return to work, please visit my website for my online program: Return to Work and Life After a Brain Injury. 

You can also find my book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury, and additional resources.

My book, After the Crash, is also on Audible.

My book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury, can be found on Amazon or at your favorite independent bookstore

I created a journal just for you! Check out My Brain Injury Recovery Journal 

My eBook, Getting Back Behind the Wheel

Please check out my YouTube channel.

Linktree

My TikTok:  @brainlovingnp

Summary

In this episode, Kelly Tuttle discusses seven common misconceptions about traumatic brain injury (TBI) and emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexities of brain health. She highlights the need for mindful recovery, the role of neuroplasticity, and the significance of seeking specialized care. The conversation also addresses the emotional challenges faced by TBI survivors, including the risk of suicide, and encourages ongoing learning and self-care as part of the recovery process.

Takeaways

 

Links:

Brain Injury Association of America

Kelly’s Linktree

If you're also a survivor looking to return to work, please visit my website for my online program:Return to Work and Life After a Brain Injury. 

You can also find my book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury, and additional resources.

My book, After the Crash, is also on Audible.

My book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury, can be found on Amazon or at your favorite independent bookstore

I created a journal just for you! Check out My Brain Injury Recovery Journal 

My eBook, Getting Back Behind the Wheel

Please check out my YouTube channel.

 

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury Misconceptions

09:41 The Journey of Recovery and Neuroplasticity

Early in my recovery, confusion often clouded my days. I questioned whether I truly had a brain injury, especially as my diagnosis seemed to shift over time.

As I searched for answers and guidance, I discovered that there are many different types of brain injuries, each with unique challenges. Yet, I also found comfort in realizing that survivors often share similar symptoms and experiences.

In this podcast episode, I explore these different types of brain injuries and highlight the common threads that unite us as survivors. By sharing stories and insights, we shine a light on the resilience and hope that carry us through.

To every brain injury survivor listening: you are welcome here. My hope is to build a supportive community where we can learn from one another, uplift each other, and find strength in our shared journey toward healing.

Welcome to the first episode of The Mindful Return. I’m truly grateful you’re here. Today, I want to introduce myself and share how I went from surviving a life-altering car crash to finding a new purpose and now speaking with you. My journey is a testament to hope, resilience, and the incredible power we each have to rebuild and thrive, no matter the challenges we face.

Kelly Tuttle

Brain-Loving Advocate

P.S. As a brain injury survivor, I understand the challenges of reintegration into the workforce. If you're also a survivor looking to return to work, please visit my website for my online program: Return to Work and Life After a Brain Injury. 

You can also find my book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury, and additional resources.

My book, After the Crash, is also on Audible.

My book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury, can be found on Amazon or at your favorite independent bookstore

I created a journal just for you! Check out My Brain Injury Recovery Journal 

My eBook, Getting Back Behind the Wheel

Please check out my YouTube channel.

My TikTok:  @brainlovingnp

 

🎙️ The Mindful Return Podcast

Hosted by Kelly Tuttle, Neurology Nurse Practitioner and brain injury survivor, The Mindful Return Podcast helps brain injury survivors, caregivers, and employers move from recovery to meaningful work.

After experiencing her own mild traumatic brain injury, Kelly used her nurse practitioner knowledge and hard-won personal strategies to rebuild her focus, confidence, and career. Now, she shares those same tools to help others do the same.

Each episode offers:

🧠 Practical ways to understand and manage your brain injury symptoms

💡 Strategies to improve focus, memory, and communication

💼 Tools to boost your brain’s best performance at work

💬 Real stories of recovery, resilience, and return-to-work success

Whether you’re newly injured or navigating long-term recovery, you’ll find compassionate guidance, evidence-based insights, and renewed hope in every episode.

👉 Subscribe, rate, and review The Mindful Return Podcast — and visit Kellytuttle.org to learn more and access brain injury recovery tools and a free download of my Stressless Medical Sheet, a tool to support your memory during your doctor appointments.